We can all look past that though, right? Because this manicure was pretty important.

All it took to make these studded nails was one of my favorite nail polishes, some small beads, and quite a bit of patience (or, if you're me, a strong commitment to stupidly blinged out nails). I can't even begin to tell you how much I love NYC's "Lincoln Center"; it's honest-to-goodness one of my favorite polishes that I own. The deep blood burgundy color is sultry, pretty, and sophisticated all at once but to up the ante I decided some studs were in order.

Granted, I honestly have no idea what to call these little gold balls that I own/used. They're just very small beads/balls/spheres (help me out here) but when pushed into nail polish I think they look quite stud-like. I nabbed them on eBay for $0.99 (or something equally as heinously fantastic) from a nail art seller that doesn't charge for shipping and think they add a definite statement to an otherwise 'normal' manicure.

I was shocked at how long this manicure lasted… it was something like 5 or 6 days before a couple of the studs started chipping off at work (darn clothes hangers). Not sure why or how it lasted that long since I'm using up a terrible top coat at the moment; I'm chalking it up to the nail gods taking notice of my efforts and making sure the magic lasted for as many people to gawk at as possible.

So many people grabbed my hands (yes, they literally took them in their own) while I was working at the cash register and asked about my nails when I had this manicure on! At first I was thoroughly upset at my personal bubble being so blatantly popped but eventually I felt the flattery and love seeping in… a bit like taking shots of Captain.

Most of the NYC colors are just 'meh' in my eyes but there are a few stunners in there (I have a few that I swear by and love!) so definitely look through them!! Plus they're super cheap so that always helps haha :D

So you just push them into the freshly applied/still wet polish and they kind of 'sink' in? It looks really meticulously done and is such a great accent nail. Pairs so well with the burgundy/oxblood colour. And loving the new profile pic on your sidebar!

Yup that's all it is! Then you just put a top coat over them all to seal it in :) I'm so glad you like the manicure and whatnot though that makes me so happy! As well as the compliment on my side picture… shucks! <3

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